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Harper Monroe's Blog
True and Unsolicited Thoughts on HR Life


How to Make a CEO Glaze Over in 30 Seconds: Say “Holistic Wellness”
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Want to make a CEO tune out fast? Just say “employee wellness” in an HR meeting. Here’s a cheeky look at why holistic care matters—even if leadership pretends it doesn’t.
Sep 19, 20252 min read


5 Things HR Professionals Wish Everyone Understood
Working in HR means being part therapist, part lawyer, part referee—and occasionally, office magician. But if HR could wave a wand and make everyone instantly understand a few key truths, here’s what would top the list:
Sep 15, 20251 min read


How HR Professionals Can Keep Their Sanity While Juggling the Chaos
While you're dealing with workplace crises, layoffs, HR audits, and navigating office politics, it's easy for your mental health to take a back seat. So, how do you stay zen without burning out or cracking under the pressure?
Sep 12, 20254 min read


5 Things Only Other HR Professionals Truly Understand
While others think HR is all about paperwork and parties, here are five things only fellow HR pros really get . . .
Sep 8, 20252 min read


Skills-Based Hiring: Because "Showing Up to Class" Isn’t a Marketable Skill
Skills-based hiring is here—and HR is over fancy degrees with no substance. If you can’t actually do the job, that diploma won’t save you. Here's a cheeky take on hiring people who can get stuff done.
Sep 5, 20252 min read


When Employees Share Their Life Story: The Secret Thoughts of HR Pros
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HR professionals care—but when employees overshare their life stories, it’s a lot. Here's a humorous take on what HR is really thinking behind the polite nods.
Sep 1, 20251 min read


DEI Is Great and All—But Can We Please Just Use Common Sense?
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DEI programs matter—but HR secretly wishes people would just use common sense. Here's a cheeky take on why treating others with respect shouldn't need 15 policies and a training deck.
Aug 29, 20252 min read


Why HR Professionals Keep Coming Back (Even When They Fantasize About Quitting Daily)
HR professionals may fantasize about quitting daily, but they keep coming back—because helping people (even through chaos) is what they do best. Here's why.
Aug 25, 20251 min read


Relax, HR Isn’t Being Replaced by Robots (Yet)
AI might be great at sorting resumes and scheduling interviews, but it still takes humans to manage humans. Here’s why HR isn't ready to hand it all over to the robots—yet.
Aug 22, 20251 min read
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